The Premier of the Free State Province Sefora Ntombela has learned with shock and sadness the untimely passing of Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature, Mr. Heinrich Smith.
Smith, known to those closest to him as ‘Sandlana’, reportedly died on Saturday, 17 September 2022.

Premier Ntombela said Smith’s contribution to the people of the Free State will never be forgotten. At the time of his death, Smith was the chairperson of the Education, Health and Social Services committee in the Free State
Legislature.
“He was a humble, committed and selfless leader whose service to the people of our province was unrivalled.
Smith was a principled leader whose love for the people was his main preoccupation.
Our province, and party, the African National Congress, is poorer without him and we send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,” Premier Ntombela said.
Free State Provincial Government
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